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Wisconsin Republican Hovde admits he lost US Senate race, still weighing a recount

Wisconsin Republican Hovde admits he lost US Senate race, still weighing a recount

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde admitted Tuesday that he lost the U.S.
What to know about John Ratcliffe, Trump's pick for CIA director

What to know about John Ratcliffe, Trump's pick for CIA director

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he would appoint John Ratcliffe to serve as CIA director in his new administration. Here are five things to know about the Republican tapped to lead the U.S.
Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments

Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments

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Trump ally Steve Bannon blasts 'lawfare' as he faces New York trial after federal prison stint

Trump ally Steve Bannon blasts 'lawfare' as he faces New York trial after federal prison stint

NEW YORK (AP) — After spending four months in federal prison for snubbing a congressional subpoena, conservative strategist Steve Bannon had a message Tuesday for prosecutors in cases against him and President-elect Donald Trump. “You wait.
Denver district attorney is investigating the leak of voting passwords in Colorado

Denver district attorney is investigating the leak of voting passwords in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — The Denver district attorney's office has opened an investigation into the leak of voting system passwords that were posted on a state website for months leading up to the election and only taken down last month.
Certifying this year's presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 election

Certifying this year's presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 election

ATLANTA (AP) — Local officials are beginning to certify the results of this year’s presidential election in a process that, so far, has been playing out quietly, in stark contrast to the tumultuous certification period four years ago that followed th
Trump ally Steve Bannon blasts 'lawfare' as he faces New York trial after federal prison stint

Trump ally Steve Bannon blasts 'lawfare' as he faces New York trial after federal prison stint

NEW YORK (AP) — After spending four months in federal prison for snubbing a congressional subpoena, conservative strategist Steve Bannon had a message Tuesday for prosecutors in cases against him and President-elect Donald Trump. “You wait.
Nevada Democrats keep legislative control but fall short of veto-proof supermajority

Nevada Democrats keep legislative control but fall short of veto-proof supermajority

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Democrats will maintain their power in the statehouse but have fallen short of securing a two-thirds supermajority in both chambers that would have stripped the Republican governor of his veto power when they convene early nex
FACT FOCUS: Election officials knock down Starlink vote rigging conspiracy theories

FACT FOCUS: Election officials knock down Starlink vote rigging conspiracy theories

As President-elect Donald Trump begins filling key posts in his second administration, social media users are pushing false claims that the 2024 election was rigged in his favor.
Federal government launching research institute for AI safety

Federal government launching research institute for AI safety

OTTAWA — The federal government is opening a research centre that will study the dangers posed by artificial intelligence technology.